Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3600–2900 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Rectangular plaque seal, engraved on two faces |
| Medium | Chlorite or steatite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal face: a) 3.11 x 2.91 cm b) 2.89 x 3.05 cm Height: 1.35 cm String Hole: 0.5 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3600–2900 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1968 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Late Uruk–Jemdet Nasr |
| Date Range | 3600 BC – 2900 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia or Syria or Anatolia (?) |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325951